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Two "Dear Colleague" letters issued by the Department of health.
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This report, from the Social Care Institute for Excellence, explores the complex ethical issues surrounding the commissioning and provision of telecare and the difficult decisions that professionals may face.
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This paper examines what justice workers need to help them to help to implement the 82 recommendations of Lord Bradley's review of how the justice system supports people with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
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Report on a literature review carried out for the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Guidance letter issued by the Department of Health.
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The National Autism Project was launched at the House of Lords yesterday , which seeks to provide authoritative recommendations on autism research and practice in the UK.
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More than three quarters of disabled voters believe the political parties have not placed enough emphasis on the issues that affect them, yet the majority are still planning to vote in the general election, a survey has found.
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In this guest blog, Sandie Foxall-Smith, chief executive officer of Regard Group, outlines why she believes awareness of political issues should be part of daily life for people with learning disabilities.
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The main five UK political parties have launched accessible versions of their party manifestos for people with a learning disability. The Easy Read manifestos use simple language and pictures, which make it easier for people with…
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A friendship and dating agency is holding a free 'awareness day' to give people the chance to learn more about its services supporting people with learning disabilities to develop and sustain friendships and relationships through social…
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